Career Development curriculum provides the foundation to prepare students for careers and education in the 21st century; it is designed to introduce students to the opportunity to understand and make connections between their interests, attitudes, values, personality, learning styles, skills, and career choices. Students understand the lifelong, sequential process of determining self and career identity.

Middle school and high school career development curriculum includes competencies in self-assessment, matching interests to career choices, exploring the world of work, career research, education and career awareness, and career exploration; evaluation of career information and creation of a career plan. NC Career Development curriculum is the foundation for NC Career and Technical Education and Pathways...

Opportunities for leadership development, critical and creative thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork, technology, and work-based learning are provided. The NC Career Development curriculum is based on the National Career Development Guidelines and National Standards for School Counseling Programs, endorsed by the North Carolina State Board of Education.